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• XRP Faces 5.5% Annual Supply Dilution as XRPL Revenue Falls 81.6% August 24, 2026
  XRP’s circulating supply grew 5.5% year over year, creating dilution that fee burns come nowhere near offsetting, according to 21Shares. XRPL revenue fell 81.6% as stablecoin balances and institutional tokenization expanded on the network. XRP Supply Dilution Outpaces Fee Burns XRP’s circulating supply expanded through monthly escrow releases that exceeded the amount returned to escrow. […]
  Kevin Helms
• Crypto Market Surge: $500B Added as Market Cap Hits $2.74T August 23, 2026
  Following a U.S. Treasury bond buyback announcement and supportive White House discussions under the Trump administration, the global crypto market cap surged by $500 billion to peak near $2.74 trillion, its highest level since May. Bitcoin Trims Year-to-Date Drawdown After a sluggish start to August, the cryptocurrency market surged during the third week of the […]
  Terence Zimwara
• Bitcoin May Hit Turning Point This Week as Durable Bottom Takes Shape August 23, 2026
  Grayscale says bitcoin’s sharp weekly rally could mark a turning point after a relatively shallow bear market. Historical cycle comparisons and improving institutional demand suggest the market may be forming a more durable bottom. Grayscale Sees Potential Bitcoin Turning Point Bitcoin’s rapid recovery may signal that its latest bear market has reached a turning point, […]
  Kevin Helms
• Bitcoin’s $100K Forecast May Be Too Low After Record Short Squeeze August 22, 2026
  Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick says record bitcoin short liquidations and renewed ETF demand have increased the market’s upside risk. He now sees a possible year-end run from $79,500 toward bitcoin’s $126,000 record, a 58% climb. Record Short Liquidations Reshape Bitcoin Outlook Bitcoin’s sharp recovery has raised the possibility that Geoffrey Kendrick’s $100,000 year-end forecast may […]
  Kevin Helms
• Grayscale Sees 3 Reasons Bitcoin May Be Worth Buying Right Now August 22, 2026
  Grayscale sees three conditions aligning for people asking whether now is a good time to buy bitcoin. The crypto asset manager points to continued adoption, a mature bear market, and a supportive macro outlook, while acknowledging that prices could still fall. Grayscale Sees 3 Factors Converging for Bitcoin Buyers Bitcoin may now offer a worthwhile […]
  Kevin Helms